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Know how to figure your Correction Factor (Insulin Sensitivity) for High and Low BG levels.
Know how to adjust your Insulin/Med doses for Time Zone changes.
Keep a Cooler in the car for your snacks and small meals:
Unfrosted Snack Bars (KIND, Extend, Kashi), Greek Yogurt, String or Babybel Cheese, Fresh Fruits and
Vegetables, Nuts.
Decide how you will handle Food before you go (desserts, alcohol, etc.).
Introduce yourself to the ships Physician once onboard.
Bring 1-2 Snacks with you for each day you are gone.
Use the Dining Room rather than the Buffet; choose foods as if you were paying for each
item.
Allow for one or two Blow-Out meals, but keep up with the Carbs consumed.
Stay Active onboard.
Airlines
Tell
the official that you have a pump to get hand screened before going through
Security.
Take twice the Insulin and Pump Supplies you might need and carry them in two
different bags (e.g., purse and carry on).
Prepare for Delays by bringing allowed Foods for Snacks.
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